What did you buy at the National?

Post by **rayofleamington** » Sat Jul 04, 2009 12:24 am

Hi Vikki Newton Commercial don't come to our Rally's

They have been to some of the rallies... and at one rally I remember them retrimming seats 'whilst you wait' ! This was however a fair while ago.

Post by **ASL642** » Sat Jul 04, 2009 11:28 am

Never to busy to say hello!

Ray I think Newton putting on a demo would have been a good idea, but 2008 was the only one I remember them being at for quite a few years. The more traders the better I think

Post by **aupickup** » Sat Jul 04, 2009 11:41 am

i agree the more traders the better

but how do we get the traders to come to the national

Post by **ASL642** » Sat Jul 04, 2009 11:49 am

That's the question... with hire of van/diesel costs/packing the stuff up you can understand why some simply cannot afford to can't you.

Post by **aupickup** » Sat Jul 04, 2009 11:53 am

yes this is very true

also of course the traders have to make it worth their while with sales
and i am not sure that all traders find these events cost effective

and i have heard it said from some traders that they can not get the prices asked for some bits, but they do well on ebay

Post by **8009STEVE** » Sat Jul 04, 2009 12:12 pm

I phoned C.W. on friday to see if they were going to be at the national. They said NO. They were only 15/20 miles away.

Post by **jonathon** » Sat Jul 04, 2009 12:33 pm

It is simply a logistical and financial nightmare for most traders. Its a lot to ask, that we load up and trundle of up north down south etc at huge cost.
Generally traders only attend to give a 'prescence' seldom are costs recovered no matter how high the sales.
The last rallies I saw CW were at Blenhiem and the 60th.
Had we not run the trackday feature at this years rally we would not have attended as traders.

Post by **ASL642** » Sat Jul 04, 2009 1:33 pm

But I'm sure many are grateful you did

Post by **DAVIDMCCULLOUGH** » Sat Jul 04, 2009 2:48 pm

Lou, your gona have to get the matching hankies it would be wrong not to!!

Post by **ASL642** » Sat Jul 04, 2009 4:15 pm

I did think about it, but I thought everyone would think it was a bit "old fashioned" They're pure silk - same as the ties!

Post by **d_harris** » Sat Jul 04, 2009 4:20 pm

Too old fashioned? This IS the MMOC we are talking about, right?

Post by **ASL642** » Sat Jul 04, 2009 4:22 pm

Wash you mouth out with soap & water Harris!

Post by **d_harris** » Sat Jul 04, 2009 4:25 pm

not a chance

Post by **ASL642** » Sat Jul 04, 2009 4:27 pm

Well would you wear a silk hankie with moggies on in your shirt pocket. Do you wear a shirt to work? Lots of people don''t.

Post by **d_harris** » Sat Jul 04, 2009 4:35 pm

No, but I'm not old fashioned!

Remember I work for a bank, I dont think anyone would be impressed if I turned up in Jeans and T shirt!

Post by **ASL642** » Sat Jul 04, 2009 4:37 pm

'Course not but would you put a hankie in the pocket?

Post by **d_harris** » Sat Jul 04, 2009 4:39 pm

Dan_Harris wrote:No, but I'm not old fashioned!

Post by **ASL642** » Sat Jul 04, 2009 4:45 pm

Calm down - I never said you were old fashioned! I said I thought people would think a silk hankie would be an old fashioned thing to sell, and I'm trying to sell a few items that will appeal to the younger members like hoodies etc. Tea towels are ok but most people have dishwashers (I said most!) so don't need cupboards full these days.

Post by **d_harris** » Sat Jul 04, 2009 4:49 pm

I know. I',m just in a silly (read bored) mood today

Post by **ASL642** » Sat Jul 04, 2009 4:54 pm

We're trying to put seats in Bella - trouble is the bases we bought at the National sit too far forward - ok for me - HRH has longer legs

Not enough bolts - then it rains

Want it sorted for Hatfield next weekend! Going to have a BBQ in the kitchen now